Low back pain: As you prepare to give birth, the ligaments and tendons of the pelvis loosen to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal. The sacroiliac joint inflammation leads to low back, groin and leg pain. Support for the back is helpful. Ice at night. If the pain becomes too severe see your obstetrician.
Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by an infection with the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of HSV. HSV-1 is most commonly associated with blistering lesions around the mouth known as cold sores. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). 2  HSV causes genital herpes by entering the skin or mucous membranes through microscopic breaks in the skin and mucous membranes.
Snickers, a golden retriever who serves as a therapy dog, is seen here with patients and staff at the Rose Medical Center in Denver. The pup is part of a study trying to determine why the breedâs lifespan is shrinking.